Name/Title
John McCormick LeaEntry/Object ID
Lea, John McCormickDescription
Subject is an older white male with grey hair and a small chin beard. He is dressed in a white shirt with a black coat and bowtie.Collection
Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd Nashville, TN 37208Dimensions
Dimension Description
CanvasHeight
30 inWidth
24-1/2 inGeneral Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
John McCormick Lea was born on December 25, 1818, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Luke Lea and Susan McCormick Lea. Lea studied law and after graduating from the University of Nashville, became an attorney and circuit judge. He served as president of First American National Bank, in Nashville. He served as President of the Board of Trustees of the University of Nashville. In 1842, he was appointed assistant US District Attorney, serving for 3 years. Lea was elected mayor of Nashville in 1849. He served one term in the Tennessee General Assembly. Lea died in 1903.Create Date
March 24, 2026Update Date
March 24, 2026